LAUNDRY GUIDE
Our handmade pieces look their best when they're cared for. Here are some tips and tricks on how to make your Basics by Nature garments last a lifetime.
FABRIC |
GUIDE |
Linen |
Hand wash ideally, or Machine wash at 60° with like fabrics and colors. Hang dry and iron on a high heat to finish. Shrink factor: 7% |
Cotton |
Hand wash ideally, or Machine wash at 60° with like fabrics and colors. Hang dry and iron on medium heat to finish. Shrink factor: 10% |
Viscose Cotton |
Hand wash ideally, or Machine wash at 30° inside out in a mesh bag with like fabrics and colors. Flat dry or hang dry and steam to finish. Shrink factor: 10% |
Knit Jersey | Hand wash ideally, or Machine wash at 30° inside out in a mesh bag with like fabrics and colors. Flat dry or hang dry and steam only to finish (never iron elastic fabrics). Shrink factor: 10% |
Silk | Hand wash inside out and beware of color bleeding onto other items. Flat dry or hang dry and steam to finish. Hang to store but beware of hanger clips marking item. Shrink factor: 7% |
Denim | Machine wash inside out, hot for light denim, cold for dark denim. Hang dry ideally or tumble dry. Iron on medium heat while damp. Shrink factor: 10% |
Wool / Cashmere | Hand wash in cold water with mild detergent. Flat dry in the shade and steam to finish. Fold to store, ideally in breathable storage bags. Shrink factor: 20% |
Quilted | Hand wash or Machine wash at low temperature. Hang dry and iron on low heat to finish. Shrink factor: 7-10% |